Understanding Latino Families: Scholarship, Policy, and Practice by Ruth E. Zamb

Description: Understanding Latino Families by Ruth E. Zambrana Offering an integrated, culturally sensitive focus, Understanding Latino Families presents a dynamic new approach to the study of Latino families. This new approach centers on the strengths of Latino/Hispanic groups, the structural processes that impede their progress, and the cultural and familial processes that enhance their intergenerational adaptation and resiliency. A leading group of scholars clearly presents social and demographic profiles of Latino groups in the United States, empirical and conceptual reviews of Latino family approaches, and practice and policy implications from studies of Latino social programs. Included for discussion are such salient topics as the economic well-being of Latino families, prospects for Latino children and adolescents, the adjustment of Central American refugee families, and Latino child and family health concerns. Researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of ethnic studies, family studies, sociology, social work, and psychology will find Understanding Latino Families an invaluable resource. "Understanding Latino Families is a timely edition of the Understanding Families series distributed by Sage Publications. In a political climate of economic discord and social change, this book highlights the ways many Latino families struggle to succeed in the face of factors related to immigration, labor for transformations, cultural incongruence with dominant society, cross-force transformations, cultural incongruence with the dominant society, cross-generational acculturation patterns, and racism. . . . Adding veracity to the social policy debate, Understanding Latino Families presents social and demographic profiles of Latino groups in theUnited States, empirical and conceptual reviews of Latino family approaches, and practice and policy implications from studies of Latino social problems." —Cultural Diversity and Mental Health "Understanding Latino Families presents an excellent new approach to the study of Latino family structures: one which considers ethnic group strengths, family actions, and the processes that enhance resiliency. This makes for quite a scholarly, probing study." —The Midwest Book Review "College-level students of social service will appreciate having a new approach that considers the collective group strengths of Hispanics and the processes that enhance their adaptation process. Scholars present reviews of Latino family groups in this country and discuss their social and economic patters." —The Bookwatch "For researchers and students in the fields of ethnic studies, family studies, sociology, and social work, this book offers a culturally sensitive approach to the study of Latino families. Featured are social and demographic profiles of Latino groups, empirical reviews of Latino families, approaches, and practice and policy implications from studies of Latino social programs. Other topics include the prospects for Latino children and adolescents, child and family health concerns, and the adjustment of Central American refugee families." —Journal of Social Work Education "Understanding Latino Families is an important contribution and a badly needed addition to the field of family studies. This book provides a wealth of information about the contemporary status of Latino families. It will immediately become a basic source for introducing readers to this topic and will inform both specialists andstudents of various levels of sophistication. This book is especially strong in giving the reader an appreciation for the great diversity that exists in the racial and ethnic composition that characterizes the membership of Latino families. Of the existing work on this topic, this edited book is the best collection . . . in the social sciences. I am convinced that academics and professionals in the fields of child development, sociology, and social work can benefit greatly by reading this book. This collection will also be a valuable tool for graduate students in all these fields. Selected chapters that are less theoretically based might also be beneficial for undergraduates who are taking university courses on ethnic diversity." —Gary W. Peterson, Arizona State University, Tempe FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fresh approach to the study of Latino families is offered in this volume which focuses on the strengths of Latino/Hispanic groups, the structural processes that impede their progress and the cultural and familial processes that enhance their intergenerational adaptation and resilience. The contributors present social and demographic profiles of Latino groups in the United States, empirical and conceptual reviews of Latino family approaches, and practice and policy implications from studies of Latino social programmes. Author Biography George Mason Univ., Fairfax, Virginia. Table of Contents PART ONE: LATINO FAMILIES: CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES AND OVERVIEWThe Study of Latino Families - William A VegaA Point of DepartureThe Diversity of Latino Families - Vilma OrtizVariations, Combinations, and Evolutions - Aída HurtadoLatino Families in the United StatesThe Status of Latino Children and Youth - Julie SolisChallenges and ProspectsPART TWO: PROGRAM AND PRACTICEIncluding Latino Fathers in Parent Education and Support Programs - Douglas R PowellDevelopment of a Program ModelCentral American Refugees in Los Angeles - Claudia DorringtonAdjustment of Children and FamiliesLatino Youth and Families as Active Participants in Planning Change - Marilyn Aguirre-Molina and Pilar A ParraA Community-University PartnershipPART THREE: POLICY IMPLICATIONSFamily and Child Health - Ruth E Zambrana, Claudia Dorrington and David Hayes-BautistaA Neglected VisionSocial Science Theorizing for Latino Families in the Age of Diversity - Maxine Baca ZinnContemporary Issues in Latino Families - Douglas S Massey, Ruth E Zambrana and Sally Alonzo BellFuture Directions for Research, Policy, and Practice Long Description For Introductory Computer courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or courses in Computer Concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office 2003 applications. Master the How and Why of Office 2003! Students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office and gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems. Details ISBN080395610X Short Title UNDERSTANDING LATINO FAMILIES Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 080395610X ISBN-13 9780803956100 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 2 Year 1995 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Country of Publication United States Edited by Ruth E. Zambrana Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Scholarship, Policy, and Practice DOI 10.1604/9780803956100 UK Release Date 1995-07-20 NZ Release Date 1995-07-20 US Release Date 1995-07-20 Author Ruth E. Zambrana Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Series Understanding Families series Publication Date 1995-07-20 Alternative 9780803956094 DEWEY 306.85098 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1995-07-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160682930;

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